A Dog of Flanders (1999)
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The fifth film version of the classic 19th century children's tale by Ouida (aka Marie-Louise de la Ramée), A Dog of Flanders tells the story of young Nello (Jesse James), a boy growing up with his grandfather Jehan (Jack Warden) after the death of his parents. Although Jehan has little in the… More The fifth film version of the classic 19th century children's tale by Ouida (aka Marie-Louise de la Ramée), A Dog of Flanders tells the story of young Nello (Jesse James), a boy growing up with his grandfather Jehan (Jack Warden) after the death of his parents. Although Jehan has little in the way of material wealth, he loves his grandson and tries to encourage him in his pursuits; Nello also has the support of his best friend Aloise (Madyline Sweeten) and the love of his faithful dog, Patrasche. Following in the footsteps of his late mother, Nello has an interest in art and has taken up drawing. His work catches the eye of Michel La Grande (Jon Voight), a famous artist who lives in town and offers Nello encouragement. However, as he grows older, the friendship between Nello (now played by Jeremy James Kissner) and Aloise (now played by Farren Monet) is jeopardized because her family feels that a lower-class boy like Nello is not a fit companion for a respectable girl like their daughter. Hoping to earn money and advance his career as an artist, Nello enters a competition for painters on the advice and coaching of La Grande. However, the prize goes to a less skilled but more socially prominent art student. Discouraged, Nello and Patrasche leave home for a journey that will teach them and those around them an important lesson about friendship. A Dog of Flanders represents a change of pace for director Kevin Brodie, whose previous credits include the college comedy Delta Pi and the thriller Treacherous. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kevin Brodie
- Written By
- Kevin Brodie, Robert Singer
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
- In Theaters
- Aug 7, 1999 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Polly M. Robertus, Common Sense Media
Old-fashioned, sentimental tale of determination.
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
The film is one that families will enjoy discovering and experiencing together.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Horrible adaptation of a wonderful story. Rent the anime version, instead.
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Blake French, NutzWorld
enough spirit and the right attitude, but the rest of the essential elements of a successful movie just are not here.
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Cast
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Jack Warden
as Jehan Daas
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Jeremy James Kissner
as Nello Daas
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Jesse James
as Young Nello Daas
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Jon Voight
as Michel La Grande
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Cheryl Ladd
as Anna Cogez
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Steven Hartley
as Carl Cogez
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Bruce McGill
as William The Blacksmith
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Andrew Bicknell
as Stephens
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Farren Monet
as Aloise
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Antje de Boeck
as Millie
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Madylin Sweeten
as Aloise
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Deborah Pollit
as Mary Daas
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Dirk Lavrysen
as Peter Paul Rubens
- Deborah Pollitt
- Dirk Lavryssen
- James Garde
- Michel Vanderlinden
